The Metaphysical Problem of Other Minds

This paper presents a distinctively metaphysical version of the problem of other minds. The main source of this version of the problem lies in the principle that, when it comes to consciousness, no distinction can sensibly be drawn between appearance and reality. I will argue that, unless we want to call that principle into question, we should seriously consider the possibility of accepting the conclusion that other minds are not like our own. This option is less problematic than it might seem at first if we are willing to reconceive facts of consciousness as subjective rather than objective in nature.

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This paper introduces a metaphysical perspective on the problem of other minds, emphasizing the indistinguishability between appearance and reality in consciousness. It suggests reevaluating the possibility of other minds being different from our own, while highlighting the importance of reimagining facts of consciousness as subjective rather than objective.